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Norwegian researchers find new treatment for prostate cancer

January 24, 2019 in Natural Sciences
A new treatment that strongly inhibits the development of prostate cancer has been found by an international research group led by the University of Oslo. The treatment can also enhance the effect of medicines already used against prostate cancer in the clinic today.

Improved fauna at the soft bottom in Skagerrak

January 24, 2019 in Natural Sciences
Reductions of nutrients have led to a greater species richness at the seafloor in the Skagerrak after 1990. But warmer winter temperatures and increased river runoff might be the new challenges for the animal life at the soft bottom.

Norwegian lake hold several thousand year-old secret

January 22, 2019 in Society & Culture
People have wandered in the mountains of Gjesdal in the western part of Norway since time immemorial. Archaeologists have discovered a new addition to the site-complex from the Stone Age at the lake Stora Myrvatnet.

Regional business sectors need to be more varied

January 19, 2019 in Society & Culture
Regions with a varied business sector are better prepared for growth and innovation, concludes a new doctoral thesis from the School of Business and Law at the University of Agder.

Warmer winters in Svalbard are not good for plants

January 18, 2019 in Environment
The far north is becoming greener. Yet, in part of the Arctic, on Svalbard, we are uncertain about what is happening. Climate change has led to warmer summers, but the winters are also having a negative influence on vegetation.

Quest to solve global water plant mystery

January 17, 2019 in Natural Sciences
Mass development of water plants in river and lakes causes headache for researchers and water managers all over the world. New research aims to reveal the causes of the explosive development and identify ecosystem effects of removing the water plants.

The youngest smoke more

January 13, 2019 in Health
An increasing number of children under 15 years old have started to smoke during the last 40 years in Europe.

What does sheep grazing do to the mountains?

January 9, 2019 in Agriculture & Fisheries
Livestock grazing affects the landscape. What effects does it have on the vegetation?

Bigger people will need more food

January 6, 2019 in Health
Food demand is growing as people get bigger. Feeding a population of 9 billion in 2050 will require much more food than previously calculated.

New report will assess how humans evaluate nature

January 2, 2019 in Natural Sciences
The new intergovernmental assessment will try to understand how humans value nature and the impact of these views on biodiversity and ecosystems.
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Written in the blood: Researchers detect signs of cancer risk years in advance of disease

April 11, 2019 in Health
Some serious cancers have been linked to an increase of certain proteins in the blood as early as 15-25 years before a person becomes ill, a series of Swedish studies shows.
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